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$427+ Cheap flights from Madrid (MAD) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — SBA
Jul 30 — Aug 61
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Cheap flight deals from Madrid to Santa Barbara

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madrid (MAD) to Santa Barbara (SBA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 25, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,209
(Delta)

One-way from

$427
(Kiwi.com)
From Madrid Barajas to Santa Barbara
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Madrid to Santa Barbara?

To save up to 24% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 43 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Madrid to Santa Barbara from $679 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $858 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Santa Barbara?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Santa Barbara from Madrid. Users have commonly found prices around $779 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $426. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAD to SBA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Madrid to Santa Barbara as you normally would.

Madrid to Santa Barbara 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Madrid and Santa Barbara in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/512:20 pmMAD - SBA
2 stops29h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/2212:33 pmSBA - MAD
1 stop16h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$898
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/65:55 amMAD - SBA
2 stops27h 02mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/206:00 amSBA - MAD
2 stops41h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$930
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/61:20 pmMAD - SBA
2 stops28h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/2012:33 pmSBA - MAD
1 stop35h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$932
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/54:00 pmMAD - SBA
1 stop28h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/2212:33 pmSBA - MAD
1 stop16h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$943
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/55:55 amMAD - SBA
3 stops27h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/225:15 amSBA - MAD
2 stops18h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$963
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/64:00 pmMAD - SBA
1 stop28h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/2012:33 pmSBA - MAD
1 stop16h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,019
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/65:55 amMAD - SBA
3 stops27h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/206:00 amSBA - MAD
2 stops17h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,093
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/58:25 amMAD - SBA
3 stops24h 31mAir Canada
Tue 10/226:23 amSBA - MAD
3 stops19h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 7/25$1,109
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/68:25 amMAD - SBA
3 stops24h 31mAir Canada
Sun 10/206:23 amSBA - MAD
3 stops19h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 7/25$1,505

One-way flights to Santa Barbara from Madrid

Search for one-way flight options from Madrid to Santa Barbara. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/111:25 amMAD - SBA
3 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$427
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/210:10 amMAD - SBA
3 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$469
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/14:20 pmMAD - SBA
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$765
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/210:10 amMAD - SBA
2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$780
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/111:00 amMAD - SBA
1 stop19h 10mDelta
Deal found 7/24$826
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/211:00 amMAD - SBA
1 stop19h 10mDelta
Deal found 7/24$932

Find flights from Madrid to Santa Barbara within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Madrid to Santa Barbara that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.

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$1,209 - $1,986

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Madrid BarajasSanta Barbara

MAD - SBA

MADSBA

Madrid Barajas

Fri 8/9

2 stops26h 43m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/13

2 stops18h 50m

$1,209

Madrid BarajasSanta Barbara

MAD - SBA

MADSBA

Madrid Barajas

Fri 8/9

2 stops32h 08m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/13

1 stop35h 42m

$1,451

Madrid BarajasSanta Barbara

MAD - SBA

MADSBA

Madrid Barajas

Fri 8/9

1 stop17h 02m

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/13

1 stop18h 35m

$1,986

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Best time to book a flight from Madrid to Santa Barbara

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Barbara from Madrid with our price prediction graph.
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Temperature and rainfall in Santa Barbara by month

Plan your trip to Santa Barbara by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Barbara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Barbara

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Barbara. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Santa Barbara. Reviews last updated July 25, 2024.
Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The delta and planes are getting old. Tv screen would blink off and on every time the person in front of me moved Storage area torn and drooping. Time for and update Delta

Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The delta and planes are getting old. Tv screen would blink off and on every time the person in front of me moved Storage area torn and drooping. Time for and update Delta

American Airlines
7.3
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The delta and planes are getting old. Tv screen would blink off and on every time the person in front of me moved Storage area torn and drooping. Time for and update Delta

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madrid to Santa Barbara. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • Can I find flights from Madrid to Santa Barbara for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Madrid to Santa Barbara for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $1,209, but on average you can expect to pay $1,548.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madrid to Santa Barbara round-trip?

    Delta, at $1,209, was found to be the cheapest airline from Madrid to Santa Barbara. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines.

  • What does MAD to SBA mean?

    Madrid Barajas Airport is MAD and Santa Barbara Airport is SBA. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to Santa Barbara that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Madrid to Santa Barbara flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Madrid to Santa Barbara with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Madrid to Santa Barbara flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to Santa Barbara that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Madrid to Santa Barbara flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Madrid to Santa Barbara?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madrid to Santa Barbara.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Madrid to Santa Barbara?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madrid to Santa Barbara by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to Santa Barbara that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Madrid to Santa Barbara offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Madrid to Santa Barbara?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Madrid to Santa Barbara flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Madrid to Santa Barbara flight deals updated?

    The Madrid to Santa Barbara flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/25.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Santa Barbara?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Santa Barbara (average of $356). Flying from Madrid to Santa Barbara in June is currently the most expensive (average of $503). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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